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The EAO’s Certification for fundamental skills and knowledge in Implant-based Therapy is designed to raise standards of oral implant-based therapy across Europe. It provides a means of demonstrating to both patients and regulatory authorities that candidates are competent to perform basic implant treatments.


Certification has been introduced to support the EAO’s core aim of improving standards of education in implant-based therapy. The process provides a way of recognising the skills and expertise of dental surgeons practising in this field.


Through its research and educational activities, the EAO has developed a considerable body of expertise relating to oral rehabilitation using implants. The certification process will contribute to the association’s educational aims by encouraging dental professionals to demonstrate they have the skills and knowledge to practise safely.

EAO Certified Doctors' Benefits

EAO commits itself to guarantee that the highest quality standards of specific oral practice are applied throughout Europe for the benefits of the European citizens. After having passed the exam, dental practitioners as well as oral and maxillofacial surgeons will be allowed to put a special logo designed by the EAO on their business card and anywhere authorized by the law in their own country. Practitioners who will get this Certificate will be recognized all over Europe for their skills and expertise in implant-based therapy, should they move from one European country to another, and will get credibility in front of their patients as well as their colleagues.

The EAO Certification will be given for 10 years. After this 10-year period, recertification process is at the applicant's disposal. A recertification is possible, but not mandatory.

EAO Certification can only be obtained during the EAO annual Congress where an exam will be organized for the candidates.